Copenhagen's New Year's Eve celebrations traditionally gather at Rådhuspladsen, the city's City Hall Square.
Rådhuspladsen is the large public square in central Copenhagen directly in front of Copenhagen City Hall. Its Danish name translates as “City Hall Square,” and it is one of the capital's principal venues for public gatherings, festivities, and civic events.
On New Year's Eve, people in Copenhagen commonly listen for the clock's midnight signal, exchange greetings, and set off or watch fireworks. The square's central location makes it a recognizable meeting point, although celebrations also take place throughout the city in homes, streets, and other public spaces.
The square has changed considerably since the 19th century as Copenhagen expanded and modernized. Copenhagen City Hall, completed in 1905, gives the space its name and distinctive architectural setting. The Danish spelling includes the letter å, so “Rådhuspladsen” is more precise than an English translation such as “City Hall Square.”